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Academic Progress
What Is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)?
Federal regulations require Brookdale Community College to measure Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for all registered, matriculated students. SAP is used to determine a student’s eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Student academic progress is reviewed each term to ensure students are progressing toward completion of their academic program within required standards for GPA, pace of completion, and maximum timeframe.
Please note: The Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy is separate from the College’s Academic Standing Policy. A student may be in good academic standing with the College but still be ineligible for financial aid if SAP requirements are not met.
Federal Regulations mandate that Brookdale Community College measure Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for all registered, matriculated students.
Student Academic Progress policy is monitored each term for all students.
Please note: the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy is different than the College’s Academic Standing Policy.
In addition to a minimum GPA requirement, the Satisfactory Academic Policy examines the number of credits you have attempted, and stipulates how many of them you must earn. There is also a maximum number of remedial credits (28), for which a student may receive financial aid, as well as a Maximum Time Frame in which a student must complete their degree.
The policy examines the number of credits you have attempted, stipulates how many credits you have earned, and requires a minimum GPA.
For more information about satisfactory academic progress for financial aid recipients, including descriptions of academic progress status, review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients (PDF).
If you are on Suspension or Suspension Maximum Time Frame or Final Suspension or Final Suspension Maximum Time Frame, you can consider appealing to regain financial aid eligibility if you meet the requirements described in the appeal process.
SAP Resources
- SAP Appeal Form (Suspension / Maximum Timeframe Suspension)
- SAP Appeal Form (Final Suspension)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (PDF)
